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Begin your Yatra  to get your wishes fulfulled by visiting the holy abode of Mata Adi Shakti Vaishno Devi. The Goddess Vaishno also known by the names Mata Rani, Trikuta and Vaishnavi is believed to be the granter of boon and no pilgrim goes empty handed from her abode. Devotees from all over the world take a Vaishno Devi Yatra at least once in their lifetime to seek the blessings of the goddess and wash off their sins.

The Vaishnodevi temple in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most sacred pilgrimage site in India. The sanctum is situated at a height of 5300 feet above sea level on the hills of Trikuta mountain range. The idol of the main deity is found in the form of natural Pindies (stone structure), representing Goddess Saraswathi, Kali and Lakshmi. These three structures symbolize the creative, preservative and destructive characters of the Mother. While one takes a journey up the hill to the temple, one can enjoy natural beauty at its best. An estimated 8 million pilgrims visit the temple every year making it the second most visited religious place in India, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.

Today you will finally embark on the holy Vaishno Devi Yatra. The shrine sits at an elevation of 5300 ft. and is counted among one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Maa Durga is worshipped here as Vaishno Devi, a central deity in the Shaktism tradition of Hinduism.

This morning you will be taken for the sightseeing tour of Amritsar starting with a morning visit to the Golden Temple.This richly gilded shrine rises from the middle of an artificial lake, the Amrita Saras, which translates as Pool of Nectar.  It is the holiest Gurudwara, as this is the one that houses the Guru Granth Sahib, which is considered to be the eternal Guru. The combined effect of the lustrous, gilded domes, the shimmering reflections in the water and hymns emanating from the shrine are at once humbling and elevating. Although it was built in 1601, its present gilded decoration and marble work is from the 19th century. The temple is surrounded by a large pool of holy water and can be approached from all four sides by causeways.

You can also visit the Langar, where at least 80,000 people are fed every day. Regardless of class, caste, sex or faith anyone can eat a wholesome hygienic vegetarian meal here as a community service.

Finally head to Jallianwala Bagh, the site of a memorial to commemorate the victims of the infamous massacre carried out by the British in 1919. In the afternoon drive towards Wagah Border.

In the afternoon drive for about 32 kms towards India - Pakistan Border and visit the famous Wagah Border for the evening 'lowering of the flags' ceremony, a daily military practice that the security forces of India (Border Security Force) and Pakistan (Pakistan Rangers) have followed since 1959. This ceremony takes place every evening before sunset at the Wagah border, which as part of the Grand Trunk Road was the only road link between these two countries before the opening of the Aman Setu in Kashmir in 1999. The ceremony starts with a perfectly coordinated parade by the soldiers from both the sides and ends up in the lowering of the flags. Resplendently moustachioed soldiers from the rival nations perform a ludicrous marching and saluting routine leading up to the slamming shut of the frontier gates. The grandeur of the ceremony attracts many visitors from both sides of the border and tourists from all over the world. In the evening return back to Amritsar for night stay at hotel.

Journey by Train

You can catch Shatabdi Express (12014) departing at 5:00 AM from Amritsar and reaching New Delhi at  11:15 AM. There is also one Vande Bharat Express Train from Amritsar to New Delhi, departs at 12:30PM and reaches New Delhi at 6 PM.